EVAN R. GOLDFISCHER, M.D., MBA
UROLOGIST, DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH, UROLOGY DIVISION, PREMIER MEDICAL GROUP

EVAN R. GOLDFISCHER, M.D., MBA
UROLOGIST, DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH, UROLOGY DIVISION, PREMIER MEDICAL GROUP

FAQ

Is it a UTI or a kidney stone?

Symptoms of UTIs and kidney stones can be very similar, and, of course, the best option if you’re concerned about your urinary tract health is to see your doctor. That said, symptoms of a UTI can include a strong and persistent urge to urinate; a burning sensation when urinating; urinating frequently but only passing a small amount each time; urine that is cloudy, bright pink, red, or brownish; and, in women, pelvic pain—specifically, in the middle of the pelvis and around the pubic bone area. Kidney stones have many symptoms that are similar to those of UTIs, but there are some important differences. Kidney stone symptoms include severe pain below the ribs in the back and side; pain that spreads to the lower abdomen and groin; pain that fluctuates and/or comes in waves; nausea and vomiting; and fever and chills, if an infection is present.

Can having sex really help me pass a kidney stone?

A study conducted by researchers at the Clinic of Ankara Training and Research Hospital in Turkey suggested that having sex at least three or four times a week can help with the spontaneous passage of small kidney stones. The researchers recruited 75 kidney stone patients, 31 of whom were in a group asked to have sex several times a week. Two weeks later, 26 of the 31 people in the group having sex had spontaneously passed their stones.

Can riding a roller coaster help me pass a kidney stone?

A study published in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association suggests that you might actually be able to painlessly pass a kidney stone if you ride a roller coaster—but be sure to sit in the back. The researchers suspended 60 kidney stones in a container of urine and placed the container at kidney height inside a dummy. Four times as many stones passed when the dummy was placed in the back of the coaster.

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